Hanaeleh Horse Rescue and Advocacy

a non-profit horse rescue working with abandoned, neglected and abused horses. Stop horse slaughter NOW!

Meet Stetson, Our Latest Rescue!

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Please welcome Stetson, our latest rescue at Hanaeleh! Stetson is a 26 year-old chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. We were originally contacted about Stetson last June when his owner called us asking to help her find a home for him. Stetson had been owned by a local trainer but he started tripping while being ridden. A vet diagnosed him as being neurological, and said he should not be ridden, so he could no longer be used in her program. When we picked him up at that time, he was thin and his … [Read more...]

Horse Soring Ban Pulled for Review by Trump Administration

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Horse lovers everywhere applauded the USDA 's recent announcement regarding the ruling update to the Horse Protection Act that would end the abusive practice of horse soring. The USDA announced the ruling on January 13th, 2017, but the Office of the Federal Register did not publish the ruling before Donald Trump and his administration took office. It was set to go into effect on Tuesday, January 24th. Unfortunately for horses, the administration pulled every single piece of pending legislation … [Read more...]

UPDATE: Titan

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A few weeks ago we had the veterinarian out to reassess Titan's suspensory tendons. We rescued Titan from his previous owner because his suspensories were torn and he needed a long rehab. It has been six months since we took him in, and he has only been able to walk for about 15-20 minutes per day. We were hoping that the vet would clear Titan to light trotting, but he was concerned that the suspensories were not healed quite enough for trotting yet. What he did suggest, however, was that we … [Read more...]

RIP Bear

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It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Bear, our 18 year-old Thoroughbred gelding. Bear was a registered Thoroughbred, bred by Ogden Phipps Mills. His official name was My Secret Brush, and he was a Secretariat progeny. He was raced 39 times, with no wins and only a handful of places, before finally being retired. We don't know what happened to him between being sold by the racetrack and before we got him, but it was not pleasant. Bear came to us last February … [Read more...]

SAFE! Yorba Linda, CA: 8 y/o TB Mare Needs Home

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UPDATE 4/18/25- The owner contacted us and let us know that Virginia has found a home! Thank you to everyone who helped share her story! Yorba Linda, CA: We were contacted by a woman facing financial hardship who needs help rehoming her 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Virginia. Virginia has … [Read More...]

Fallbrook, CA: Two Horses Need Homes!

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We were recently contacted by a woman who took in two horses—Brady and Quebec—after a friend moved away. Now, she is relocating out of state and, unfortunately, cannot bring the horses with her. Please note: Brady and Quebec are not currently at Hanaeleh. We are simply assisting in the search for a … [Read More...]

Announcing our Wine and Whinnies Tour Saturday May 3rd!

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Sip, Stroll & Support Hanaeleh!Saturday, May 3rd | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the ranch! Our Wine and Winnies event combines the serenity of rescued horses, the elegance of local wines, and the creativity of talented local artists—all in one magical … [Read More...]